Chicken-Liver Mousse with Mascarpone Recipe

Name: Chicken-Liver Mousse with Mascarpone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound bacon, finely chopped; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 tart apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped; Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon minced thyme; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; Pinch of grated nutmeg; Pinch of cinnamon; 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed and patted dry; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1/2 cup mascarpone

Servings: persons

1/4 pound bacon, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tart apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon minced thyme
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch of grated nutmeg
Pinch of cinnamon
1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 pound chicken livers, trimmed and patted dry
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 cup mascarpone

1
In a large cast-iron skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, 7 minutes.
2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl; reserve for another use.
3
Add the onion, apple and a generous pinch of salt to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until starting to brown, 8 minutes.
4
Stir in the thyme, pepper, paprika, nutmeg and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, 1 minute; transfer to a food processor.
5
In the skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
6
Season the livers with salt and cook over moderately high heat, turning, until barely pink inside, 4 minutes.
7
Add the bourbon and simmer for 1 minute.
8
Scrape the livers and any juices into the processor; let cool.
9
Add the mascarpone and remaining stick of butter to the processor and puree.
10
Press the mousse through a fine sieve and season with salt; spread in a serving bowl.
11
Press a sheet of plastic wrap onto the surface.
12
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days; serve at room temperature.

575

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound bacon, finely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 tart apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Liver Mousse with Mascarpone falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chicken-Liver Mousse with Mascarpone

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